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"Next Step" PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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211 lbs
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217 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Dakota Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Weston is just out of range.
A left lands for Mendoza.
Weston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendoza sprawls well. Mendoza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weston gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendoza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weston has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy - UK in the buildup to the fight.
Weston tries to clinch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza feints the counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Weston.
And Mendoza tries to counter it with a takedown but Weston pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Weston takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza connects with a body shot that sends Weston's belly button to the back.
Weston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mendoza defends well and Weston ends up having to push Mendoza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dakota Weston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mendoza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendoza defends it nicely.
Mendoza throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Weston with that takedown attempt.
Weston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mendoza misses with a lunging right hand
and Weston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Mendoza.
Weston misses with a series of wild punches.
Weston shoots in for a takedown but Mendoza shows good takedown defense.
Mendoza unleashes a big counter combination but Weston bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Weston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendoza pinned against the cage. Mendoza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Weston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mendoza loads up on a big right hand but Weston slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throws a nice looking combination but Weston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Weston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mendoza feints the counter takedown.
Mendoza lands a jab to the nose.
Weston shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mendoza is trying to defend but Weston finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza is holding on to half guard well.
Mendoza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Weston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Weston pushing down on Mendoza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mendoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Weston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendoza is looking for a sweep. Weston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston is pressing down on Mendoza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendoza is holding on for now.
Weston looks to land a strike but Mendoza avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Weston stopping the sweep attempt from Mendoza.
Weston throwing strikes but missing.
Mendoza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weston trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mendoza's guard.
Weston wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving.
Weston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendoza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Weston's guard.
Mendoza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Weston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendoza gets to his feet - Weston follows without any prompting.
Weston shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendoza sprawls well. He's pushed Weston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Weston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendoza lands a big shot that drops Weston! Can he finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza pushes down on Weston's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mendoza wants to pass the guard but Weston is defending well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Mendoza dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mendoza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendoza lands with a straight right. Weston didn't see that one coming.
Mendoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Weston moves out of range.
Weston darts in looking for a takedown but Mendoza gets double underhooks and turns Weston into the cage.
No joy there for Weston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weston tests Mendoza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mendoza does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Luis Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weston shoots for a takedown but Mendoza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Weston moves out of range.
Weston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weston drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendoza seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Weston throws an elbow that misses. Mendoza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Weston's guard. Nice move by Mendoza!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston is working an open guard so Mendoza takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Weston shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendoza sprawls well. He's pushed Weston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Mendoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dakota Weston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza lands a big shot that drops Weston! Can he finish him?
Mendoza postures up in Weston's guard and throws a big left but Weston blocks it.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Weston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendoza controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Weston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throwing strikes but missing.
Weston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendoza.
Mendoza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendoza drops Weston with a left and a right! Oh, Weston is hurt - Mendoza dives into side control looking to finish!
Weston is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oh Weston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendoza stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Are you kidding me?! Mendoza ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Weston clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Mendoza!
A relieved looking Luis Mendoza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lashley has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
167 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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153 lbs
28 - 26 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jin Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Lashley!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lashley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lashley misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Kim misses the target.
Lashley with a poor takedown
and Kim counters with a nice body shot.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kim sprawls well. Kim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lashley gets slowly back to his feet.
Lashley ducks right into an uppercut from Kim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lashley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kim appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lashley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lashley throws a body kick that misses.
Jin Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley shoots in for a double leg but Kim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jin Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Lashley.
Lashley is looking to clinch but Kim is avoiding it.
Lashley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kim defends it nicely.
Kim appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lashley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kim counters with a straight right hand.
Lashley shoots in looking for a takedown. Kim tries to sprawl out of it but Lashley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lashley takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Kim wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lashley shoots for a takedown but Kim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lashley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kim is looking to counter punch.
Lashley dives in for a single leg takedown but Kim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lashley misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley tries a head kick but it misses.
Lashley shoots for a takedown but Kim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kim misses the target.
Lashley looks winded!
Lashley is looking to clinch.
Lashley fails with a takedown attempt.
Lashley takes one on the button.
Lashley misses with a takedown attempt
and Kim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lashley is looking to clinch but Kim is avoiding it.
Kim avoids the head kick by Lashley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lashley shoots in but no luck this time.
Lashley shoots in for a double leg but Kim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kim throwing a counter right hand but Lashley manages to avoid it.
Lashley with a poor takedown
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lashley has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kim lands a big uppercut and Lashley crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lashley looks OK. Kim waves Lashley back to his feet!
Lashley is rocked!
Kim cracks Lashley with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Lashley falls to his knees and Kim doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Kim!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason London Slap Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brenden Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brenden Alves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason London Slap Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brenden Alves!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slap Killer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slap Killer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alves somewhat.
Slap Killer lands with a right hand.
Alves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slap Killer circles away.
Alves dives in for a single leg takedown but Slap Killer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jason London Slap Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenden Alves.
Alves gets tackled into the cage by Slap Killer. Slap Killer maintains the clinch.
Slap Killer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Slap Killer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alves postures up.
Slap Killer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slap Killer keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
Alves drops back looking for a leg! Slap Killer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slap Killer manages to kick Alves off! Alves jumps back into Slap Killer's guard.
Alves drops back looking for a leg! Slap Killer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slap Killer manages to kick Alves off! Alves jumps back into Slap Killer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slap Killer is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alves advances to half guard.
Alves prevents Slap Killer from improving his position.
Slap Killer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slap Killer tries to get out of the position.
Alves maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Slap Killer could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Alves has cracked it and Slap Killer is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Alves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brenden Alves!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henderson Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan comes to the cage accompanied by Vamos. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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202 lbs
12 - 18 - 0 |
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223 lbs
14 - 15 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamal Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Henderson Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jordan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jordan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cormier at a distance.
Cormier fails to land the takedown.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jordan's head.
Jordan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cormier.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cormier working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jordan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cormier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier throwing strikes from guard but Jordan blocks nicely.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier looking to sit in guard and control but Jordan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan won't allow Cormier to sweep him here.
Cormier pulls Jordan in close to his closed guard and prevents Jordan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jordan stops Cormier from standing up.
Cormier looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jordan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cormier's guard.
Cormier throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cormier wants to stand up but Jordan is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cormier moves into the clinch successfully.
Cormier fails to pull guard.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Cormier managing to block the knees to the body from Jordan.
Cormier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cormier tries to pull guard but Jordan won't allow it.
Jamal Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Cormier.
Cormier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jordan blocks it with crossed arms.
Jordan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cormier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jordan missing with knees to the body.
Cormier tries to pull guard but Jordan holds him up against the cage and eventually Cormier drops back down to his feet.
Jordan missing with knees to the body.
Cormier wants to take the fight to the mat but Jordan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan scores a nice knee to the body.
Jordan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cormier looks winded!
Cormier jumps guard but Jordan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jordan.
Cormier tries to pull guard but Jordan holds him up against the cage and eventually Cormier drops back down to his feet.
Jordan landing knees to the body.
Jordan crunches a lovely knee into Cormier's ribcage.
Jordan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cormier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jordan scores a nice knee to the body.
Jordan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jordan lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan landing knees to the body.
Jordan landing knees to the head.
Cormier tries to pull guard but Jordan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jordan lands an elbow that stopped Cormier in his tracks for a moment.
Jordan trying to land knees to the body.
Cormier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jordan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jordan landing knees to the head.
Jordan's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Jordan.
Jordan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jordan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cormier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jordan smiles and moves away.
Cormier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jordan is fending him off so far but Cormier persists. Nope, Jordan circles away and we're back to standing.
Cormier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jordan avoids it really well and circles away.
Jordan throws a series of punches but Cormier moves out of range.
Jordan thuds his shin into the meat of Cormier's side.
Jordan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jordan throws a leg kick which misses Cormier's front leg but catches the back leg as Cormier tries to avoid it.
Jordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cormier tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jamal Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cormier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Jordan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jordan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jordan tries to land a front kick but Cormier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jordan.
Jordan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cormier.
Cormier moves out of range as Jordan throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Jordan.
Jamal Jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Jordan.
Jamal Jordan is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cormier or perhaps it was just good defense by Jordan, which made it look bad.
Jordan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jordan wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Jordan misses.
Cormier fails with the takedown.
Jamal Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Cormier.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier looks for a takedown but Jordan sprawls well.
Cormier fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jordan avoids it really well and circles away.
Cormier shoots in and drives through. Jordan sprawls well.
Jordan throws a big counter combination but Cormier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cormier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses.
Cormier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jordan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jordan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jordan.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jordan - that will leave a mark!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jordan, right into the meat.
That kick from Jordan tenderised Cormier's leg. Cormier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jordan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cormier takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cormier if he has to take too many more of those.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jordan as he jumps to the side.
Jordan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a sloppy head kick and Cormier moves out of range easily.
Cormier with a poor takedown
and Jordan counters with a series of strikes. Cormier will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cormier avoids the head kick by Jordan.
Jordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cormier can do to turn this around?
Jordan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cormier if he has to take too many more of those.
Jordan lands a head kick. Cormier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cormier doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Jordan counter with a right hand.
Jordan feints a jab promting Cormier to slip. Jordan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cormier slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jordan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cormier throws out a counter right but Jordan avoids it with no problem.
Jordan lands with a right hand.
Cormier dodges the punch combination from Jordan.
Jordan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jordan keeps Cormier at a distance using the push kick.
Cormier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jordan misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jordan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cormier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jordan misses with a body kick.
Cormier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jamal Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cormier shoots in but Jordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jordan cracks Cormier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jordan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cormier's calf.
Jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cormier takes one to the chin there.
Cormier shoots for a takedown but Jordan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cormier has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jordan.
Jordan misses with the combination.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jordan sprawls well. Jordan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cormier gets slowly back to his feet.
Jordan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Jordan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That kick from Jordan tenderised Cormier's leg. Cormier is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Jordan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cormier slips a jab and a cross from Jordan.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but Jordan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jordan throws a push kick but Cormier slaps the foot to one side.
A combination from Jordan does no damage.
Jordan throws a leg kick which misses Cormier's front leg but catches the back leg as Cormier tries to avoid it.
Jordan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jordan throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jordan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Jordan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Jordan. No joy for Cormier on that attempt.
Jordan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jordan cracks the inside of Cormier's front leg.
Jordan fails to land with a series of punches.
Cormier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jordan. That one must have hurt.
Jordan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cormier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jordan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jordan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cormier trying to control the action but Jordan is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Cormier are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cormier asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cormier in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cormier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jordan keeps working.
Cormier is trying to get an arm triangle but Jordan is defending well.
Cormier sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jordan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cormier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jordan keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jordan tries to improve position but can't.
Cormier postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jordan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cormier.
Cormier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jordan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cormier lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan tries to escape but Cormier is in control.
Jamal Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cormier cracks Jordan with a big right hand but Jordan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jordan can't do much from the bottom here.
Jordan dodges the ground and pound from Cormier.
Jordan regains half guard, as Cormier was trying to land strikes.
Cormier thows a huge punch but Jordan dodges it nicely.
Cormier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jordan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cormier fails to land the takedown.
Cormier shoots in but Jordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jamal Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Cormier.
Cormier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jordan scores with a push kick.
A head kick misses from Jordan.
Jordan leaves Cormier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jordan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jordan scores with a push kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cormier! But no joy.
Cormier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jordan defends well and Cormier ends up having to push Jordan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Henderson Cormier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cormier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jamal Jordan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jordan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Jordan!
A very excited looking Jamal Jordan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dany Legorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dany Legorious was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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26
220 lbs
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211 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dany Legorious!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Almeida gets caught napping as Legorious dives in and scores a takedown. Almeida manages to retain guard.
Legorious trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Legorious defends it easily.
Legorious must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Legorious trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Almeida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Legorious gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Almeida is looking for a triangle but Legorious pushes his legs off easily.
Legorious avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legorious trying to control but Almeida is working from the bottom.
Almeida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Legorious is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legorious trying to control but Almeida is working from the bottom.
Almeida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Almeida is trying to keep Legorious in close.
Legorious stays in close to Almeida's body and controls the position.
Almeida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Legorious content to stall in guard here.
Almeida has his hands on Legorious's head, controlling the position.
Almeida looking for a guillotine here but Legorious defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Almeida wants to sweep here but Legorious controlling him for the moment.
Legorious trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legorious stopping the sweep attempt from Almeida.
Legorious trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Almeida blocks a head kick by Legorious.
Almeida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legorious tries to clinch up.
Almeida avoids the head kick by Legorious.
Almeida half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Legorious pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Legorious throws a leg kick but Almeida moved away.
Almeida half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Legorious tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Almeida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Legorious is looking to clinch.
Almeida attempts a counter takedown but Legorious avoids it well and moves away.
Legorious goes for a double leg but Almeida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Almeida continues to drive forward.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Legorious.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Almeida checks a leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dany Legorious will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Legorious throws a lazy body kick
and Almeida counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Almeida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Legorious keeps moving.
Almeida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida looking to pass the guard.
Almeida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legorious trying to keep a closed guard but Almeida is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Legorious is looking for a triangle but Almeida pushes his legs off easily.
Legorious keeping full guard, as Almeida tries to pass.
Legorious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Almeida throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Almeida swats away the attempt to clinch by Legorious.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Almeida chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Legorious can pounce on him.
Almeida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legorious tries to clinch but Almeida is having none of it.
Almeida half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Almeida moves out of range of the leg kick from Legorious.
Almeida half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Legorious scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Legorious tries to close the distance and clinch up but Almeida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Legorious moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Legorious scores with a body shot.
Legorious manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Almeida on his heels. He'll look to pass Almeida's guard now, I'm sure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legorious trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Legorious looking to pass the guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dany Legorious showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Legorious is looking to score with low kicks.
Legorious throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Almeida.
Legorious tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Almeida is able to avoid easily.
Almeida appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legorious closes this distance looking for a takedown but Almeida circles away.
Almeida feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Legorious.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legorious is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Almeida checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Legorious tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Almeida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Legorious cracks the inside of Almeida's front leg.
Legorious tries to close the distance and clinch but Almeida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Almeida feinted with a counter takedown.
Almeida moves out of range of the body kick from Legorious.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legorious changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Almeida tries to avoid it but Legorious manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Almeida to the ground. Almeida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marcus Almeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dany Legorious.
Almeida defending well as Legorious loads up on a big left hand.
Almeida feinted with a counter takedown.
Dany Legorious is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Almeida checks a low kick from Legorious.
Almeida checks a low kick from Legorious.
Almeida feinted with a counter takedown.
Legorious throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Almeida tries to counter with a takedown but Legorious is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Legorious scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy body kick from Legorious
and Almeida counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Legorious keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcus Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Almeida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcus Almeida.
I think Legorious has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dany Legorious!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dany Legorious made sure he mentioned Soul Supremacy Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kermit Korrales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster comes to the cage accompanied by If you want blood - AC/DC. Kermit Korrales will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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24
282 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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22
295 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kermit Korrales!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Foster misses.
Korrales lands a jab to the nose.
Foster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Foster throws a shot to the body.
Korrales connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Foster's hands.
Foster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foster fails with the takedown.
Foster misses with a double jab.
Korrales takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Korrales throws out a counter right but Foster avoids it with no problem.
Foster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Foster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korrales throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foster counters with a three punch combo that has Korrales backing up. Korrales nods at Foster to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Foster misses.
Korrales scores with a hook.
Korrales takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Foster misses with an uppercut
letting Korrales counter with a right hand.
Foster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foster slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foster. Korrales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korrales is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Foster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Korrales.
Korrales throws a head kick but Foster moves out of range.
Foster is looking to wear down Korrales with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Foster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korrales moves away.
Foster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korrales.
It looked like Foster was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Korrales scores with a kick to the midsection.
Korrales fails to land with a series of punches.
Korrales looks to land a left hand but Foster moved out of range nicely.
Korrales moves out of range of the strikes.
Korrales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foster misses with a body shot.
Foster looks to land a left hand but Korrales moved out of range nicely.
Korrales looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Foster is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Korrales's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Korrales swings widly with a right hand
and Foster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Foster. Korrales shrugs it off though.
Kermit Korrales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korrales looks winded!
Foster throws out a loose jab but Korrales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foster works Korrales's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Kermit Korrales has been cut.
Kermit Korrales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Foster there.
Korrales backs away from a small jab... but Foster lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Korrales crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Foster with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Martin Foster!
Martin Foster spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murdo Murchison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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29
265 lbs
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23
276 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Murdo Murchison!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murchison missing with a left hand there. Clegane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clegane takes one on the button.
Murchison looks to land a right hand but Clegane moved out of range.
Murchison misses with a few strikes there.
Murchison drops Clegane with a beautiful combination! Clegane stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Murchison is looking for the KO!
It looks like Gregor Clegane has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clegane goes for a double leg but Murchison avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murchison continues to drive forward.
Clegane gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Murchison gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Clegane is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murdo Murchison!
Our winner, Murdo Murchison, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remulus Romus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kojak Komodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Komodo has chosen The Running Dragon as his entrance music. Remulus Romus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kojak Komodo's chin.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remulus Romus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kojak Komodo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Romus lands.
Romus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Komodo moves away.
Romus thows a leg kick but Komodo checks it
and Komodo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Komodo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Komodo misses with a right hand
and Romus counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Komodo misses
and Romus counters with a one-two to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Komodo or perhaps it was just good defense by Romus, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Romus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romus.
Komodo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Komodo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Komodo's sensitive parts.
Romus throws a head kick but Komodo moves out of range.
Komodo blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Komodo.
Romus throws a solid leg kick but Komodo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Romus.
Romus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Komodo as he connects with a hook.
Romus throws a looping overhand right but Komodo ducks down to avoid it.
Komodo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Romus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Komodo.
Komodo with a hook.
A combination from Komodo does no damage.
Komodo throws a sloppy head kick and Romus moves out of range easily.
It looked like Romus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Komodo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Romus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Komodo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Komodo.
Remulus Romus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romus blocks a head kick by Komodo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romus moves forwards but Komodo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kojak Komodo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Komodo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Romus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Komodo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Komodo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romus at a distance.
Komodo throws a series of punches but Romus moves out of range.
Romus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Komodo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Romus checks a leg kick.
Komodo swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Komodo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Romus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Komodo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Komodo throws a body shot but no joy.
Romus thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komodo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Komodo looks to land a combination but Romus avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Komodo.
Romus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Komodo on the side of the head.
Komodo misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Romus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Komodo throws a head kick that misses
and Romus counters with a straight right hand.
Romus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romus. Komodo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Komodo drives through and clinches with Romus against the cage.
Nice body punch from Komodo.
Komodo misses with a punch on the inside.
Komodo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Komodo goes for a takedown attempt but Romus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Romus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Romus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Romus moves out of range of the body kick.
Romus ducks under a wild hook from Komodo.
Romus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romus scores with a nice strike.
Komodo with a poor takedown
enabling Romus to counter with a crisp jab.
Remulus Romus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kojak Komodo.
Romus slips under a jab from Komodo.
Romus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Komodo scores with a jab.
Komodo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Komodo misses the jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kojak Komodo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Komodo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Komodo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Romus to counter with a crisp jab.
Komodo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Komodo shoots and misses
and Romus counters with a left to the body.
Romus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Komodo is rocked!
Romus cracks Komodo with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Komodo tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Romus pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Komodo is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remulus Romus!
An out of breath Remulus Romus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boca Naga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shawn Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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286 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Boca Naga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Naga avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson dives in and grabs Naga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Naga pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Boca Naga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Naga gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Naga as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Naga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Naga. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Naga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Naga.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naga wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Naga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naga trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Naga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Naga trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Naga is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Seven Sins Grappling Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga throws a big right hand that misses.
Naga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Naga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Naga is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Naga wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Naga avoid being mounted?
Naga is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naga gets back to full guard.
Naga is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Naga is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Naga keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Naga.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naga is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Naga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Naga trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Naga is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Naga.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Boca Naga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Naga sprawls well.
Naga tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Naga connects with a single shot there.
Naga misses with a body shot.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Naga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Naga is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Naga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Naga control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga controlling the action here.
Naga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Naga is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Naga trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Naga stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Naga attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Boca Naga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
Naga throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Naga.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shawn Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Naga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Naga sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Naga's head.
Naga is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga gets back to full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Naga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Naga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Naga keeps moving.
Naga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Naga is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Naga's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Naga wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Naga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Naga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Naga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Naga is defending well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Boca Naga will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Naga throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a nice body kick.
Naga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boca Naga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Nice body punch from Naga.
Naga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Naga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Naga backs away looking to recover.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Naga misses with a body shot.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Naga defends it well.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Naga scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naga throws out the jab.
Naga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Naga leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Naga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Naga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naga is trying to control but can't.
Naga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Naga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Naga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shawn Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga working for submissions but it's allowed Jackson to get to half guard.
Naga is trying to control but can't.
Naga wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson trying to control the action but Naga is working from the bottom.
Naga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson is nestled in close to Naga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Naga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson passes into side control, despite Naga's attempt to control the position.
Jackson trying to control the position but Naga is working away.
Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jackson trying to control the action but Naga is working from the bottom.
Naga manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naga gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boca Naga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Naga, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boca Naga!
After winning the bout, Boca Naga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Nile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Ulpius Traianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nile kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Walk Like An Egyptian. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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270 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, King Nile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traianus throws a lazy right hand but Nile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King Nile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traianus keeps Nile at a distance using the push kick.
Nile throws a leg kick but Traianus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Traianus misses with a body kick.
It appears Nile was looking to counter with a kick there.
Traianus blocks a head kick by Nile.
Traianus misses with a double jab.
Nile lands a nice looking body shot.
Nile tries a head kick but it misses.
Traianus feints a counter leg kick.
Nile takes a swing at Traianus's ribcage but misses.
Nile has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Traianus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nile. Nile obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traianus scores with a nice strike.
It looks like King Nile has been cut.
Nile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Traianus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nile cracks the inside of Traianus's front leg.
Traianus is looking to clinch but Nile is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nile misses with a head kick.
Nile misses with a head kick.
Traianus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Traianus throws a head kick but Nile moves out of range.
Traianus avoids the head kick by Nile.
Nile shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Traianus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nile sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nile decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Traianus, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traianus tries to clinch
and Nile counters with a big head kick but Traianus shrugs it off.
Nile tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Traianus! But no joy.
Traianus misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - Nile coming out on top.
Nile circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nile takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nile is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nile thows a leg kick but Traianus checks it
and Traianus counters with a body kick that stops Nile in his tracks momentarily.
Nile moves out of range as Traianus strikes.
Nile walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Traianus is looking to clinch.
Traianus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNile.
Traianus wants to slow Nile down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nile lets loose with a powerful body kick. Traianus will feel that in the morning.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nile lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Traianus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Traianus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nile shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Traianus as he avoids it easily.
Traianus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nile blocks it well.
Nile tries a head kick but it misses.
Traianus misses with a head kick.
Traianus moves in looking to clinch but Nile pushes him off.
Traianus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nile looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Traianus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nile blocks the body kick.
Nile scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Traianus.
Traianus moves out of range of the strikes.
Nile finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Traianus lands a big uppercut and Nile crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nile looks OK. Traianus waves Nile back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nile lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick from Nile lands but Traianus takes it in his stride.
It looks like Marcus Ulpius Traianus has been cut.
Traianus lands a big uppercut and Nile crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nile looks OK. Traianus waves Nile back to his feet!
Nile is rocked!
King Nile's cut is getting worse.
Traianus is stalking Nile. Nile circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Traianus, and it's lights out! Nile really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
Our winner, Marcus Ulpius Traianus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
King Nile spoke after the fight, saying 'King Nile angry.'.
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